Thursday, July 2, 2026

Central African Republic

June 19, 2024

WFP increases food aid in Nigeria, seven other African countries to combat rising hunger

“We need more investment in sustainable solutions to help strengthen food security.’’

World Food Programme
June 10, 2024

Why minimum wage is a bad idea

The main challenge for Nigeria has been the tendency, especially among states, the main power blocs, to prioritise rent and politics over creativity and competition.

Labour union members protesting over new minimum wage
November 30, 2023

Super Eagles drop by two spots, now world’s 42nd team in FIFA ranking

The drop did not affect the team’s placement as the 6th team on the continent.

Super Eagles
October 31, 2023

U.S. to evict Gabon, Niger, Uganda, other from trade programme

Mr Biden said he was taking the step because of “gross violations” of internationally recognised human rights by the Central African Republic and Uganda.

Joe Biden
October 11, 2023

France, Australia condemn death penalty in Nigeria

On Tuesday, France, Australia and Avocats Sans Frontieres France reaffirmed their opposition to the death penalty in Nigeria.

Death By Hanging
September 20, 2023

U.S. provides $247 million to Nigeria, others for humanitarian needs

This new funding will support USAID humanitarian partners providing lifesaving food assistance, emergency health care, safe drinking water and sanitation.

Internally Displaced Persons
September 5, 2023

UN, others seek $1 billion to support millions fleeing Sudan conflict

The support will assist at least 1.8 million people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Sudan conflict
August 22, 2023

ICC begins trial of Central African Republic militia leader

The ICC judges must now decide whether there is sufficient evidence to open a trial.

Maxime Jeoffroy
August 15, 2023

Nigeria’s fuel prices cheapest in West Africa; NLC’s strike threat premature: Tinubu

The president stated the subsidy removal resulted in a decrease in the consumption rate.

President Bola Tinubu
July 20, 2023

Britain sanctions Wagner-linked officials in three African countries

It said Meroe Gold had imported equipment, including weapons, helicopters and military trucks.

Rishi Sunak and Yevgeny Prigozhin